2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 electrical system problems
The 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 has 32 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 38% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
32
Electrical System complaints
38%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS GETTING STUFF FROM THE TRUNK. WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE CAR IT WAS FULL OF SMOKE. WHEN I INSPECTED THE SORCE OF THE FIRE IT WAA THE BLOWER RESISTOR. THE WIRING TO THE BLOWER WAS BURNT AT THE CONNECTOR. THE PLASTIC AROUND THE EVAPORATOR BOX WAS DAMAGED.”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 have?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 electrical system — 38% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.